Abstract: The thermoplastic resin in accordance with the present invention includes a unit (A) by 25 mol % to 60 mol %, the unit (A) having a biphenyl group, a linear unit (e.g., a linear aliphatic hydrocarbon chain) (B) by 25 mol % to 60 mol %, and a unit (C) by 1 mol % to 25 mol %, the unit (C) having a substituent selected from the group consisting of non-fused aromatic groups, fused aromatic groups, heterocyclic groups, alicyclic groups, and alicyclic heterocyclic groups, each of which has an effect of folding a main chain.

Abstract: A protective coating including a crosslinked polyester that is removable with a basic composition, as well as coated articles, methods of preparing a protective coating, and methods of using a protective coating.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyester resins and solvent borne thermosetting coating compositions that include these resins in combination with at least one crosslinker. The polyester resins contain 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol and exhibit a combination of good solubility in organic solvents and high hardness with good flexibility in a coating composition.

Abstract: Radiation-curable formulations leading to flexible coatings with enhanced corrosion control on metal substrates. The invention relates to radiation-curable formulations which in the cured state offer a particular degree of corrosion control for metallic substrates and at the same time are sufficiently flexible for deformation.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a polyester resin binder and a phosphatized polyester. The compositions are useful for coating containers such as food and beverage containers. The compositions have excellent hydrolytic stability upon storage at high temperature. The compositions are formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE).

Abstract: Provided is a polyester polymer including a repeating unit derived from a dicarboxylic acid compound containing a partial structure represented by the following Formula (C) and a repeating unit derived from a diol compound containing a cyclic structure, in which the partial structure represented by Formula (C) constitutes a portion of the main chain: wherein in Formula (C), RA and RB each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; n and in each independently represent an integer from 0 to 2; Cy represents an unsaturated 6-membered or 7-membered ring which may contain a heteroatom; and * and ** each represent a bonding hand, while * may be a bonding hand extending from RA.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous stable suspensions of biodegradable diblock copolyesters and a method for their production. The diblock copolyesters comprise one block of an aliphatic polyester and one block of a polyethylene oxide. Suspensions according to the present invention are suitable to be used as biodegradable viscosity modifiers, compatibilizers in blends, as glues, varnishes, paper additives, flame retardants, impact modifiers and hazers of transparent plastics, and for the production of biodegradable sheets, films, fibers, plates, vessels, tubes and capillaries for transport or packaging purposes. Furthermore, the suspensions according to the present invention are suitable to be used for the production of nano- and microfibers and nano- and microfiber nonwovens with non-oriented or oriented fibers by means of electrospinning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester resin, a manganese compound, a 1,3-dioxo compound and a base; the molar ratio between the dioxo compound and the basic functionality of the base is from 170:1 to 1:30 and the resin composition being curable with a peroxide. The present invention further relates to a process for radically curing such a resin composition wherein a peroxide is added to the resin composition and the curing is effected in the absence of cobalt.

Abstract: The invention relates to heat-curable powder coating composition comprising: i) at least one crystalline polyester resin present in an amount of at least 7.5 wt %; and ii) at least one amorphous polyester resin present in an amount of at most 92.5 wt %; and iii) at least one peroxide present in an amount of at least 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-curable powder coating composition comprising i) at least one crystalline polyester resin present in an amount of at most 90 wt %; and ii) at least one amorphous polyester resin; and iii) at least one crosslinking agent; and iv) at least one thermal radical initiator, wherein, the at least one crystalline polyester resin and/or the at least one amorphous polyester resin has di-acid ethylenic unsaturations; wherein the at least one crosslinking agent is either crystalline or amorphous; wherein the at least one crosslinking agent has reactive unsaturations that are reactable with the ethylenic unsaturations of the di-acid ethylenic unsaturations of the at least one crystalline polyester resin and/or the at least one amorphous polyester resin to be crosslinked, said unsaturations of the crosslinking agent are different from the unsaturations of the at least one crystalline polyester resin and the unsaturations of the at least amorphous polyester resin; wherein the wt % is based on

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-accelerated resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a vinyl ester resin, wherein the composition further comprises a. a copper salt, and b. a compound according to formula (1) in which R can be selected from H, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C6-C20 aryl, and wherein the copper is present in an amount of more than 0.1 mmol/kg resin.

Abstract: HVAC and building and construction components are molded from novel compositions that meet the flame spread and smoke index, as well as the molding, safety, strength, and aesthetic requirements for this use. These compounds are based on a polyester resin and more specifically can be an polypropylene glycol dicyclopentadiene copolymerized with maleic anhydride, a low profile additive and hydroxy ethyl methacrylate monomer with additional additives including an appropriate catalyst package, a mold release agent, a thickening agent, a loading of aluminum hydroxide which is from about 40 to 65% by weight, and having a loading of glass fibers of from about 10 to about 25%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising (a) an unsaturated polyester resin having a molecular weight Mn of at least 750 Dalton and at most 5000 Dalton and (b) a reactive diluent, wherein the unsaturated polyester resin comprises C5-C10 unsaturated diacid building blocks and isosorbide building blocks. Preferably, at least part of the isosorbide is derived from a non-fossil source. Preferably, itaconic acid or anhydride is used as the C5 unsaturated dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: HVAC and building and construction components are molded from novel compositions that meet the flame spread and smoke index, and the molding, safety, strength, and aesthetic requirements for this use. In a further embodiment, these compounds also promote better indoor air quality by inhibiting the growth of microbial contaminants within and on the surface of products molded therefrom. These compounds are based on thermoset resin, e.g. a polyester resin which preferably can comprise a polypropylene glycol dicyclopentadiene copolymerized with maleic anhydride, a low profile additive and hydroxy ethyl methacrylate monomer with additional additives including an appropriate catalyst package, a mold release agent, a thickening agent, a loading of aluminum hydroxide which is from about 40 to 65% by weight, having a loading of glass fibers of from about 10 to about 25% and preferably containing a silver ion containing antimicrobial agent, such as soluble glass containing silver ions.

Abstract: Provided are aliphatic-aromatic copolyetheresters that can exhibit biodegradation with improved physical properties. The copolyetheresters can be blended with other polymeric materials, and are useful for making a variety of shaped articles. The aliphatic-aromatic copolyetheresters can include combinations of terephthalic acid or ester with linear aliphatic, or a non-linear dicarboxylic acid or ester, that is condensed with a linear glycol and a polyalkylene ether glycol.

Abstract: Process for production of multicomponent moldings, which comprises producing a molding of which at least one layer is composed of a thermoplastic molding composition composed of A) from 10 to 99.99% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) from 0.01 to 50% by weight of B1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate having an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, Part 2), or B2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these, and C) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to C) is 100%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a micelle composition comprising a hydrophobic compound and an amphiphilic block copolymer, wherein the amphiphilic block copolymer consists of a hydrophobic block A and a hydrophilic block B, the hydrophobic block A comprises at least one hydrophobic polymeric unit X and the hydrophilic block B comprises at least one hydrophilic polymeric unit Y whereby the X and Y blocks alternate. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of the micelle composition wherein the process comprises the steps of: a) dissolving the hydrophobic compound and the amphiphilic block copolymer in an organic solvent to form a solution, b) adding said organic solution into an aqueous medium, c) optionally repeating aforementioned steps.

Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets.

Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues and ethylene glycol. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets.

Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets.

Abstract: This invention is related to coating compositions comprising a polyester which further comprises 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues, and residues of a modifying glycol other than ethylene glycol, chosen from at least one of diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, and 1,6-hexanediol; and 50 to 100 mole % of residues of at least one of phthalic anhydride, isophthalic acid, and terephthalic acid.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a new alcohol compound, a polyester resin, an unsaturated polyester resin, a resin particle and an electrophotographic toner using the compound capable of using the renewable resources as a part of a raw material. An alcohol compound according to the present invention is characterized by representing the chemical formula [Chemical 1]. Furthermore, the polyester resin or the unsaturated polyester resin according to the present invention, is characterized in that the compound (wherein X is an aliphatic or an aromatic residue, Y is a refined rosin residue, a disproportionated rosin residue or a hydrogenated rosin residue, and n=0 to 1 in the formula.) is an essential component of an alcohol component. Further, the resin particle of the present invention is characterized by comprising the polyester resin.

Abstract: A resin composition for a vibration damping material, comprising a polyester resin mainly formed of a dicarboxylic acid constitutional unit and a diol constitutional unit; and a filler, in which the polyester resin contains: a dicarboxylic acid constitutional unit (A) mainly derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, in particular, isophthalic acid; a diol constitutional unit (B) mainly derived from ethylene glycol; and a constitutional unit (C) formed of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, an aliphatic diol, and/or an aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid each having 5 or more carbon atoms, and the resin composition contains, as the filler, a flake-like or plate-like filler (D) and a filler (E) made of a particulate metal oxide.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer compound is disclosed having copolyester elastomer, epoxidized soybean oil, and vulcanized vegetable oil. The compound has a biorenewable content of at least about 50 weight percent of the compound. The compound can be used to make a plastic article needing a Shore A hardness of from about 40 to about 70. The compound is a sustainable solution for extruded or molded articles.

Abstract: Thermoplastic articles may be manufactured having a high degree of visual appeal to consumers. Clarifying agents may be employed as additives in such thermoplastic articles to produce high clarity articles. A coloring agent may be mixed with clarifying agents to form a first blend, and then such a first blend may be applied in very low loadings to form a clarified polymeric article. It is possible to achieve an observable visual benefit while using very low loadings of coloring agent in a polyolefin, such as polypropylene. Carbon black is a pigment that may provide such observable benefits in polypropylene.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a solvent-free polyester-based adhesive composition having good coatability and capable of forming an adhesive that shows good adhesion performance. The present invention provides a polyester-based adhesive composition containing a polyester having Mw of from 1×103 to 20×103 as a main component and a trifunctional or more polyepoxy compound as a crosslinking agent, and containing substantially no organic solvent. The molar number, mOH, of hydroxyl group contained in a polyalcohol component constituting the polyester is from 0.5 to 0.98 times of the molar number, mCOOH, of carboxyl group contained in a polycarboxylic acid component. The composition has a viscosity at 23° C. of at most 80 Pa·s.

Abstract: A process for making a latex emulsion suitable for use in a toner composition includes co-emulsifying a bio-based resin with an insoluble component, such as a pigment or wax, whereby the resin encapsulates the insoluble component. The resulting latex, including the insoluble component encapsulated in the resin, may then be utilized to form a toner. The insoluble component may thus be included in toner particles, which might otherwise be difficult to achieve, using emulsion aggregation processes.

Abstract: Reactive compositions are formed into melt processable reactive pellets. The reactive compositions include at least one filler such as talc, clay, pulp, etc. and a reactive mixture comprising at least one polyhydric alcohol and a reactant selected from the group consisting of at least one organic polyacid; at least one organic anhydride; and combinations thereof. Alternatively, the reactive compositions comprise at least one filler and a prepolymer formed from the reactive mixture.

Abstract: A thermosetting unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) composition comprising an unsaturated polyester polymer having at least two strained cycloolefinic double bonds and optional unstrained cycloolefinic double bonds, which can be cross-linked through a ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) or combination of ROMP and cationic or free radical polymerization is provided. No styrene is used in the resin composition. The thermosetting unsaturated polyester resin composition also comprises a catalyst system for the ring-opening metathesis polymerization, and in embodiments, can further comprise one or more optional unsubstituted or substituted cycloolefin monomer containing unsaturation, an optional co-catalyst selected from a cationic initiator or free radical initiator, and optional additives. The cured resin properties can be controlled through adjusting the structure and properties of the unsaturated polyester resin.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer compound having a furan ring having a degree of polymerization of 185 or more and 600 or less. This polymer compound has excellent mechanical strength (flexural strength).

Abstract: A double sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer made from a polyester-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a polyester including at least a lactic acid unit, a dibasic acid unit, and a glycol unit, a tackifier resin, and a crosslinking agent. The dibasic acid unit includes a dimer acid, the polyester has a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 to 200,000 and a glass transition temperature of ?70 to ?20° C. as measured using a differential scanning calorimeter at a temperature rise rate of 20° C./minute, the polyester has a hydroxyl value of 1 to 60 mgKOH/g, the adhesive composition contains 10 to 70 parts by weight of the tackifier resin based on 100 parts by weight of the polyester, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a gel fraction of 50 to 90% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented film containing at least one black pigment. The film is predominantly formed from a polyester whose diol component includes at least 80 mol-% of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), and whose the dicarboxylic acid component includes at least 80 mol-% of one or more benzenedicarboxylic acid(s) and/or one or more naphthalene dicarboxylic acid(s). The dicarboxylic acid component includes a main dicarboxylic acid component forming an at least 55 mol-% portion, chosen from either 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid or terephthalic acid. The dicarboxylic acid component further includes a secondary dicarboxylic acid component, present in an amount of at least 18 mol-%, with the secondary dicarboxylic acid component differing from the main dicarboxylic acid component. The invention further relates to a method for producing the film and its use.

Abstract: A polyester heat storage material and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The repeating unit of the polyester's main chain comprises a diacid fragment and a polyalkylene glycol fragment. The method for preparing the polyester heat storage material includes melting diacid anhydride and polyalkylene glycol and conducting the polycondensation reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a white biaxially oriented film predominantly formed from a polyester whose diol component includes at least 80 mol-% of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), and whose dicarboxylic acid component includes at least 80 mol-% of one or more benzenedicarboxylic acid(s) and/or one or more naphthalene dicarboxylic acid(s). The dicarboxylic acid component includes a main dicarboxylic acid component forming an at least 55 mol-% portion, chosen from either 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid or terephthalic acid. The dicarboxylic acid component further includes a secondary dicarboxylic acid component, present in an amount of at least 18 mol-%, with the secondary dicarboxylic acid component differing from the main dicarboxylic acid component. The invention further relates to a method for producing the film and its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to electrical insulation films incorporating biaxially oriented film predominantly formed from polyester. The polyester has a diol component that includes at least 80 mol-% of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) and a dicarboxylic acid component containing at least 80 mol-% of one or more benzenedicarboxylic acid(s) and/or one or more naphthalene dicarboxylic acid(s). The dicarboxylic acid component includes a main dicarboxylic acid component forming an at least 55 mol-% portion, chosen from either 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid or terephthalic acid. The dicarboxylic acid component further includes a secondary dicarboxylic acid component, present in an amount of at least 5 mol-%, with the secondary dicarboxylic acid component differing from the main dicarboxylic acid component. The invention further relates to a method for producing the film and its use.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a thermoplastic resin composition derived from (i) a polyester derived from a cycloaliphatic diol, and an aromatic diacid; (ii) a polycarbonate derived from at least from 20 mole percent to 100 mole percent of an aromatic diol derived from structure II wherein R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C30 aliphatic, C2-C30 cycloaliphatic and C2-C30 aromatic groups, X is CH2 and m is an integer from 3 to 7, n is an integer from 1 to 4, p is an integer from 1 to 4, and from 0 mole percent to 80 mole percent of a second aromatic dihydroxy compound; and wherein the resin composition is transparent is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process to prepare this composition and articles therefrom.

Abstract: The resin composition of the present invention is characterized by comprising (A) biodegradable resin, (B) at least one inorganic filler selected from a fibrous inorganic filler, a plate-like inorganic filler, a rod-like inorganic filler and a granular inorganic filler, or an organic filler having water repellency, and (C) a di- or higher functional compound or resin having an isocyanate group. The resin composition of the present invention comprises a biodegradable resin as a main resin component, but can provide molded articles excellent in hydrolysis resistance, mechanical characteristics, and dimensional stability.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyester resins and solvent borne thermosetting coating compositions that include these resins in combination with at least one crosslinker. The polyester resins contain 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol and exhibit a combination of good solubility in organic solvents and high hardness with good flexibility in a coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester resin comprising 1,3-propane diol building blocks and C5-C10 unsaturated dicarboxylic acid building blocks and further comprising a reactive diluent. Preferably, at least part of the 1,3-propane diol is derived from a non-fossil source. Preferably, itaconic acid or anhydride is used as the C5 unsaturated dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The use of a composition which is liquid under standard conditions (20° C., 1 bar) as a coating material, wherein the composition comprises a) an unsaturated polyester resin composed of ?-olefinically unsaturated polycarboxylic acids, polyols, and optionally further compounds, b) compounds with vinyl ether groups (vinyl ethers for short), and c) optionally ?-olefinically unsaturated polycarboxylic acids or their monoesters or diesters, where the sum of the double bonds of the ?-olefinically unsaturated polycarboxylic acids from a) and optionally of the compounds c) to the double bonds of the vinyl ethers b) is in a molar ratio of 1.3:1 to 0.8:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising (a) an unsaturated polyester resin having a molecular weight Mn of at least 750 Dalton and at most 5000 Dalton and (b) a reactive diluent, wherein the unsaturated polyester resin comprises C5-C10 unsaturated diacid building blocks and isosorbide building blocks. Preferably, at least part of the isosorbide is derived from a non-fossil source. Preferably, itaconic acid or anhydride is used as the C5 unsaturated dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A series of resins were synthesized using a range of bio-based materials to control the molecular architecture, and therefore the properties, of the inventive resins. The utility of these resins was demonstrated in the formulation of powder coatings, such as ?-hydroxy amide crosslinked and hybrid types. Generally, the bio-based resins flowed out on heating faster than conventional petrochemically-based resins, allowing the use of lower temperatures in the curing oven than is typically possible and a more active catalyst system, especially in the carboxylic acid-epoxy crosslinked hybrid coating formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an unsaturated polyester resin comprising itaconate ester units as reactive unsaturations by reacting at least itaconic acid and/or itaconic anhydride and at least one diol, wherein the process is effected in the presence of an inhibitor having a gelation activity factor less than or equal to (0.5) and having an efficiency factor of from (0.55) up to 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an unsaturated polyester resin comprising itaconate esters as reactive unsaturations, wherein the acid value of the resin is in the range of from 25 to 125 and the molar ratio of hydroxyl end groups and carboxylic acid end groups is in the range of from 0.33 to 3. In one embodiment, the molar ratio of hydroxyl end groups and carboxylic acid end groups is in the range of from 0.33 to 0.9. In another embodiment, the molar ratio of hydroxyl end groups and carboxylic acid end groups is in the range of from 1.1 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation comprising at least one specific oligomeric siloxane component and at least one polymer component, to processes for producing it and to its use in formulations, more particularly metal coating formulations.

Abstract: Polyethylene naphthalate fibers that are characterized in that the fibers have a crystal volume of from 550 to 1,200 nm3 obtained by wide angle X-ray diffraction of the fiber and a degree of crystallization of from 30 to 60%. It is preferred that the fibers have a maximum peak diffraction angle of wide angle X-ray diffraction of from 25.5 to 27.0° and a melting point of from 285 to 315° C. The production method thereof is characterized in that a particular phosphorus compound is added to the polymer in a molten state, the spinning draft ratio after discharging from the spinneret is from 100 to 5,000, and the molten polymer immediately after discharging from the spinneret is allowed to pass through a heat-retaining spinning chimney at a temperature within ±50° C. of a temperature of the molten polymer, and is drawn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an unsaturated polyester resin comprising itaconate ester units as reactive unsaturation, wherein the resin comprises itaconate, citraconate and mesaconate ester units. Preferably, the resin comprises itaconate, citraconate and mesaconate ester units in an amount of from 40 to 90 mol % itaconate, from 2 to 30 mol % citraconate and from 5 to 40 mol % mesaconate in which 100 mol % is the total amount of itaconate, citraconate and mesaconate esters units.

Abstract: Polyethylene naphthalate fibers that are characterized in that the fibers have a crystal volume of from 100 to 200 nm3 obtained by wide angle X-ray diffraction of the fiber and a degree of crystallization of from 30 to 60%. It is preferred that the fibers have a maximum peak diffraction angle of wide angle X-ray diffraction of from 23.0 to 25.0°. The production method thereof is characterized in that a particular phosphorus compound is added to the polymer in a molten state, the spinning speed is from 4,000 to 8,000 m/min, and the molten polymer immediately after discharging from the spinneret is allowed to pass through a heated spinning chimney at a high temperature exceeding a temperature of the molten polymer by 50° C. or more, and is drawn.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to curable phase change inks, such as radiation-curable phase change inks, and their use in forming images, such as through inkjet printing. More specifically, this disclosure is directed to radiation-curable phase change inks, such as ultraviolet-light-curable phase change inks, that an ink vehicle and at least one crystalline polyester resin.

Abstract: A back sheet for a solar cell, consisting of a polyester comprising at least one repeating unit of trimethylene naphthalate and trimethylene terephthalate in an amount of 85% by weight or more, has improved hydrolysis-resistance and is useful in the field requiring weatherability.